Category Archives: traveling

Just back from Denver and the wedding of my sister Beth to the adorable Robin. It was a whirlwind and emotional week, as these things often are, but I luckily got to spend plenty of time with my sister, including … Continue reading →

It’s hard to see in this photo but my dad is wearing a Mickey Mouse shirt, which is appropriate because we call him Disney Dad—he’s always trying to maximize our fun (sometimes a little too much fun). I’m heading off … Continue reading →

Back home (finally) with so much to share. Can’t wait to load up this here site with photos and stories from my trip. Until then, one of my favorite moments in Saint-Étienne, captured as I was heading out of town … Continue reading →

I’ve spent the last few days riding the Matterhorn railway (Which is a real thing! Not just at Disneyland!) and I think I’m in love. Not only does Swiss transit always run on time, it goes everywhere in the country—even … Continue reading →

I’m not sure what the statute of limitations are on calling yourself a newlywed—I’m guessing it has something to do with when you stop calling your husband your boyfriend?—but I’m definitely still feeling the giddy just-married glow. So, on the … Continue reading →

When I was in Summit County last weekend we took a walk around noon, just as the light flurries falling outside gave way to a bonafide blizzard. The last thing I snapped before the white out were these twin aspens, … Continue reading →

Last week I was lucky enough to visit Miami for the ArtPlace Creative Placemaking Summit. While I’ve been to Miami before, on this trip I was particularly charmed by the colorful cacophony happening in its public spaces, from the Art … Continue reading →

On the FlyAway to LAX for the second time in a week, which travels high above South LA using our new 110 ExpressLanes. While I can’t speak to their congestion-relieving qualities specifically, the route sure does afford some lovely views. More photos on … Continue reading →

Palm Springs is one of my favorite places to visit and there’s no better time to go than Modernism Week, the annual showcase of desert-faring architecture and design. This year, I’m one of eight Instagrammers who will be dispatched there for … Continue reading →

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An initiative funded in part by ArtPlace, GOOD Ideas for Cities asks creatives to create solutions to urban problems proposed by city leaders, and present the results at lively public forums. Read more about this program I co-founded with GOOD's Casey Caplowe and how you can get involved.